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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.58, 638.36 and 137.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.58, 638.36 and 137.01 is: 205.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.58 : 638.36 = 137.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.58/638.36 = 137.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.58x = 638.36 × 137.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.58x = 87,461.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,461.70/425.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.51

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